check for a tripped GFCI before assuming there is a bigger issue,” he says. Purchase a receptacle tester that has GFCI testing capability. Not all testers will indicate GFCI status, so check the ...

Locate the circuit breaker or fuse that controls the outlet you plan to replace and shut off the power to the circuit. Plug a lamp, radio or the GFCI tester into the outlet to test for power and ...